October 2020 I1485 filers may join

[Abhiconfused]

Are kids allowed for bio metric appointment? I and my wife got the appointment for same time. So, thought of checking whether we can take kids along with us while going for biometrics?

Same boat like you and I plan to take my toddler along with.

[vindip]

Same boat like you and I plan to take my toddler along with.

Kids are allowed. I did take my 9yr old with me. Do check with your ASC once.

[gandhikar]

Me and my wife did the bio-metric on 3rd March 2020 and my son's biometric happened on 1st April.
Hoping to get the EAD card soon; fingers crossed as I'm maxing out L1 in few days.

[jhawarster]

I have a question. Earlier i know EAD/AP combo cards were arriving as soon as biometric were done. But now its taking a lot of time. So the question is: if we are done with Biometric (Fingerprinting), but EAD/AP combo cards NOT received, can we go out of US and come back? what will be the implications?

[Nimbus2000]

Did anyone here raise an SR by themselves? Case has been handled entirely by company attorney so far. Had biometrics on March 26th and no EAD yet and need it soon. Thinking of raising an SR myself since the I-131 is now past standard processing time. Anyone have any luck with that?

[caslipknotsingh]

I have a question. Earlier i know EAD/AP combo cards were arriving as soon as biometric were done. But now its taking a lot of time. So the question is: if we are done with Biometric (Fingerprinting), but EAD/AP combo cards NOT received, can we go out of US and come back? what will be the implications?

You can always use your non immigrant visa but check with you attorney.

Thanks

[jhawarster]

You can always use your non immigrant visa but check with you attorney.

Thanks

yes, visa will be valid but i am concerned if travel would harm/delay on I-485?

Will EAD/AP be cancelled due to travel after fingerprinting done but EAD/AP not received yet?

[caslipknotsingh]

yes, visa will be valid but i am concerned if travel would harm/delay on I-485?

Will EAD/AP be cancelled due to travel after fingerprinting done but EAD/AP not received yet?

If you get an answer from attorney please post here for everyone.

Thanks!

[vindip]

yes, visa will be valid but i am concerned if travel would harm/delay on I-485?

Will EAD/AP be cancelled due to travel after fingerprinting done but EAD/AP not received yet?

I am in same situation. Biometrics done on March 4th. No news from USCIS after that. My attorney said, if we travel on non immigrant visa & come back, it wont affect I485 processing time. We may get RFE but as long as you are in status, while coming back into US, its fine. Ofcourse first advice is to avoid travel until EAD/AP is with you. Travel only when absolutely necessary.

*** --- Pls note this just an opinion & experience based on my conversation with my attorney. This not legal advice or suggestion. Pls consult your attorney for legal immigration advice.. ***

[Abhiconfused]

I have a question. Earlier i know EAD/AP combo cards were arriving as soon as biometric were done. But now its taking a lot of time. So the question is: if we are done with Biometric (Fingerprinting), but EAD/AP combo cards NOT received, can we go out of US and come back? what will be the implications?

Has your 131 and 765 case receipt date has reached/crossed inquiry date?

[Abhiconfused]

Did anyone here raise an SR by themselves? Case has been handled entirely by company attorney so far. Had biometrics on March 26th and no EAD yet and need it soon. Thinking of raising an SR myself since the I-131 is now past standard processing time. Anyone have any luck with that?

Is your EAD case receipt date also past processing time?

[eb1cguy]

You may travel while your i485 application is being processed but I have learnt that your I131(AP) becomes denied or abandoned. Attorneys have also asked to not use the AP in case USCIS makes a mistake and issues you the AP after the travel. Also re-entry will be based on the visa and not the dependant applications.

Ideal case is to avoid international travel if possible.

Again this is just from research and not a legal opinion.

[Nimbus2000]

Is your EAD case receipt date also past processing time?

No, just the I-131. They were filed Oct 26th, so I-765 is still within normal processing time.

[Abhiconfused]

No, just the I-131. They were filed Oct 26th, so I-765 is still within normal processing time.

So I am in the same boat like you, I am assuming the combo card would be issued only once the 765 application has reached processing times.
I hope I am very wrong and we all get the combo card soon after Biometric.

[Abhiconfused]

You may travel while your i485 application is being processed but I have learnt that your I131(AP) becomes denied or abandoned. Attorneys have also asked to not use the AP in case USCIS makes a mistake and issues you the AP after the travel. Also re-entry will be based on the visa and not the dependant applications.

Ideal case is to avoid international travel if possible.

Again this is just from research and not a legal opinion.

This is correct,

The AP would be considered abandoned and you'll have to refile AP.

**this is just my opinion and not a legal advise**